Associate Designer - Activewear & Lounge

The People Brand • Newport Beach, CA

13d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized Associate Designer to support the design and development of innovative activewear and lounge collections. The Associate Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer throughout the design process, from trend research and concept development through technical documentation, fittings, and production handoff. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and a passion for fashion, product development, and design.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Passion for fashion, product development, and design.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Designer to support all aspects of design and product development for activewear and lounge collections.
• Research seasonal trends, colors, fabrics, trims, and prints to inform new product concepts.
• Create sketches, CADs, color palettes, and design presentations using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist with print development, artwork setup, recoloring, and seasonal colorway updates.
• Source and organize fabric, trim, and print inspiration.
• Create style numbers, technical packages, construction pages, and related documentation for handoff to the technical design team.
• Maintain and update tech packs, including bills of materials (BOMs), design revisions, and colorway additions.
• Assist with lab dip reviews, print strike-off comments, and color approvals.
• Attend fittings, document feedback, and communicate necessary updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed